Kids and Teens People and Society Volunteering and Service Teens

38 sites in Teens

Action for Nature Save
Encourages young people to take personal volunteer action to help sustain and protect a healthy environment.
http://www.actionfornature.org/

Amigos de las Americas Save
Places young people from the U.S. in summer volunteer positions providing public health services in Latin America.
http://www.amigoslink.org/

City of Monterey Volunteen Program Save
Summer program that places local teenagers in volunteer positions within city government (Monterey, California).
http://www.monterey.org/volunteen/

Coastal Pet Rescue's (CPR) Teen Volunteer Initiative Save
Matches teens with adult volunteers to help homeless, abused, and neglected animals in Savannah, Georgia.
http://teens.coastalpetrescue.org

Fire Starter: Guide for Youth Save
Offers information for teens who want to learn how to get involved in their community. Includes motivation, awareness, skill building, and links to additional action plans.
http://www.freechild.org/Firestarter/...

Friends Canada Save
Brief guide on how to organize and conduct a community service project in Canada. Handouts and posters are provided online to help promote events.
http://www.teddysgarden.homestead.com...

Friends Workcamp Program Save
Program sponsored by the Quakers of Philadelphia to send young volunteers to China to teach English. Contains information on upcoming workcamps and photos from previous experiences.
http://www.pym.org/workcamp/index.html

Harry Singer Foundation Save
Assists young people develop character and skills needed to assume the responsibilities of active citizenship by providing service learning programs and essay contests.
http://www.singerfoundation.org/

Houston Zoo Save
Summer volunteer program for teens that provides experiential learning activities in all aspects of zoo operations.
http://www.houstonzoo.org/Index.asp?P...

HumaneTeen Save
Features stories of teen activists and clubs making a difference for animals and the environment; includes information on how to take action locally.
http://www.humaneteen.org/

International Volunteer Programs Association Save
Provides international volunteer opportunities and youth internship exchange programs. Includes tips, funding information, and educational resources.
http://www.volunteerinternational.org/

Junior Docent Program Save
Offers a program for young volunteers (ages 12-16) to become docents that help Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum visitors better understand and appreciate the Sonoran Desert region.
http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/jrdo...

KMC Hospital Save
Information is provided on how teens can volunteer at regional medical center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
http://www.kmc.org/awards.cfm?id=59

Kids Can Make A Difference Save
An educational program for middle and high school students that focuses on the root causes of hunger and poverty, the people most affected, solutions, and how students can help.
http://www.kidscanmakeadifference.org/

Landmark Volunteers Save
Offers service opportunities for high school students with numerous cultural, environmental, historical and social service organizations nationwide.
http://www.volunteers.com/

Love In Action Save
A Christian program in Litchfield, Illinois designed to equip youth for evangelism.
http://www.love-in-action.info

MADD Online: Youth In Action Save
Community-based youth organization committed to reducing underage drinking. Includes history, FAQs, projects, team spotlight, and how to get involved.
http://www.youthinaction.org/

Network for Good: Youth Noise Save
Youth volunteer network with volunteer stories, tips on how to be heard, and database of current volunteer opportunities.
http://www.networkforgood.youthnoise....

North Area Teen Center Save
A community organization in Carmichael, California that provides recreational, educational, and service activities for teens.
http://www.northareateencenter.com/ho...

Oakland Zoo: Teen Wild Guide Save
Offers opportunities for teen volunteers to interact with visitors, teach kids about becoming a zoo keeper, and provide animal interpretative information to the public.
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/support_the...

Online Volunteer Guide for Teens Save
Provides advice, tips, and other information for teens considering volunteering.
http://www.geocities.com/volguide/

Orangewood PALS Save
Non-profit volunteer community organization with support and activities for abused and neglected children in Orange County, California. Provides volunteer opportunities for both teens and adults.
http://www.orangewoodpals.org

Smithsonian National Zoological Park: Teen Volunteer Program Save
Program for trained teen volunteers to help younger children learn about the exhibits and to assist them with educational activities.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/Vol...

Spark the Wave Save
Introduces youth to community service concepts in a peer-learning environment. Offers after-school seminars in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and D.C. and a one-week volunteer leadership summer camp.
http://www.sparkthewave.org

Student Conservation Association Save
Provides students of all ages in the USA the opportunity to serve and protect national parks, forests and urban communities.
http://www.thesca.org/

Teens In Action Save
Advice on how to locate, apply, and interview for a volunteer position, including detailed information for Henrico County, Virginia.
http://www.teensinaction.org

The Friendship Circle Save
Extends support to families who have children with special needs and involves them in a full range of social and Judaic experiences. Volunteer opportunities offered in Suffolk County, NY.
http://www.thefriendshipcircle.com

The Friendship Circle of the Delaware Valley Save
A program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where teen volunteers engage children with special needs in Jewish and social experiences.
http://www.phillyfriendship.com

The Guardian Campaign Save
Online resource designed to help young people find volunteer opportunities with animal organizations in their own communities and beyond.
http://www.youthforanimals.org/

The Tiyul Save
A 6-week community service and travel summer program that combines volunteer projects and outdoor adventure with a celebration of Jewish life.
http://www.92y.org/shop/category.asp?...

Try Youth and Community Services Save
Nonprofit organization founded in 1883 that conducts or sponsors community service and youth programs throughout Victoria, Australia.
http://www.tryyouth.org.au/index.html

United Innoworks Academy Save
Science and engineering program designed and operated by volunteer college undergraduates for middle-school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Chapters established at multiple U.S. universities.
http://www.innoworks.org/newinno/

Visions Service Adventures Save
Summer program combining construction-based community service with intercultural learning in the Caribbean West Indies and in North, Central, and South America.
http://www.visionsserviceadventures.com/

Volunteer Latin America Save
Offers environmental and humanitarian volunteering opportunities in Central and South America with small grassroots organizations.
http://www.volunteerlatinamerica.com

World Volunteer Web Save
Features volunteer events, opportunities, and news from around the world. Online resources are provided to facilitate community service projects and collaboration.
http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/

Youth Philanthropy Worldwide: A Giving Revolution Save
Offers volunteer fellowships and training to young people in the United States who want to improve health, education, and environmental conditions in developing countries.
http://www.ypworldwide.org

Youth Venture Save
Encourages young people (ages 12-20) to start and lead their own organizations for the betterment of their communities.
http://www.youthventure.org/

Youth Volunteers Corps of America Save
Provides resources for youth volunteers to find and conduct community service projects in their area.
http://www.yvca.org/